Cozy Conversations with The Sister Project

• 348 | Dear Girls, Beware the Patriarchy

  In this episode, we’re diving into a New York Times article that had our jaws on the floor and our middle fingers in the air. The headline? Less Burnout, More Babies. The message? Young women should avoid burnout by skipping careers, getting married young, and cranking out kids.We unpack how this shiny new packaging of tradition is just the patriarchy doing what it does best - rebranding control as care. From subtle language shifts to full-blown regressive ideologies wrapped in cottagecore aesthetics, we’re talking about what’s really behind this push and why it’s showing up now.If you’re a woman feeling tired, lost, or overwhelmed by modern life, this episode is your reminder: the answer isn’t to shrink your life to fit someone else’s mold. It’s to question everything - especially systems that benefit when women stay small, silent, and stuck.Expect laughs, some “can you believe this?!” moments, and a solid dose of sisterly wisdom. Bonus: a few feel-good content recs to balance out the existential dread.Hot Topics: Marlee Matlin (actress), Wendy Freedman astronomer), and Pride.Resources:Less Burnout, More BabiesCozy Convos MerchCozy AF Candle LineSign Up For Our Newsletter!

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• 347 | Living in a Hypernormal, Not So Cozy Hellscape

  Lauren and Michelle tackle the big, uncomfortable stuff: how do we keep living our “normal” lives when everything feels like it’s on fire? From grocery store sticker shock to the emotional whiplash of scrolling social media, they unpack the weird disconnect of modern life - aka hypernormalization.They open up about guilt, anxiety, and the helplessness that creeps in when the world’s problems feel too big to fix. In an effort to survive these times, they talk about the power of small actions, the role of protest and community, and why hope still matters.Hot Topics: Musk/Trump break up, the LA protests, and mental health.Resources:Shop our Merch!Shop Our Candles!Sign Up for Our Newsletter!The Guardian Chicago Empower Breakfast Networking Event USE OUR CODE SLOWDOWN FOR $5 OFFThanks to our sponsor Lemolade.

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• 346| We Took Our Cozy Chaos to the Farmers Market

  This week, we’re recapping our farmers market debut. Yep, your girls popped up on a Thursday with candles, iced coffee, and permission slips to slow down, care less, and do nothing. What we didn’t expect? To walk away totally lit up by the connections we made. Wow.In this episode, we unpack what it meant to meet our community face-to-face. From heartwarming chats with longtime listeners to surprisingly deep convos with teenagers who were like, “Wait, slowing down is kinda cool?” Spoiler: it sure is.We also share a moment that stopped us in our tracks: a wise and super cool elder who gave us a TED Talk on living fully.It was cozy, chaotic, and everything in between. Tune in for a peek behind the booth and a reminder that showing up- on a Thursday, no less- can lead to some seriously unexpected magic.Hot Topics: And Just Like That, Outstanding Young Women of America (1970), and thrifting.Resources:Cozy Convo MerchCozy AF Candle LineSign Up For Our NewsletterFollow Us On InstagramThank you to our sponsor Lemolade

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• 345 | Escaping the Scroll and Digital Burnout for Simple Joys

  In this cozy and refreshingly real episode, Michelle Anderson and Lauren Massarella unpack the ever-growing weight of social media burnout and the underrated magic of simple pleasures.From the grounding joy of gardening to the sweet escape of live music, they explore what it means to reconnect with ourselves—and each other—outside the noise of digital life. They swap stories about parenting in the age of endless scrolling, laugh over a darkly funny memoir about the funeral industry, and reminisce about childhood joys.Whether you're craving more presence, less pressure, or just a good laugh, this conversation serves as a reminder that sometimes, the best moments are the ones that don’t make it to your feed.Hot Topics: Pee Wee As Himself, The Wedding People, Beyoncé, and Post Malone.Resources:Shop our merch!Shop Our Candles!Sign Up For Our Newsletter!Follow Us On Instagram!Thank you to our sponsors Lemolade and Crescent Moon Therapy.

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• 344 | Small Steps, Big Shifts: How Nature, Travel & Gardening Heal with Jennifer Neubauer

  In this heartwarming episode, The Sister Project sits with Jennifer Neubauer of Hook and Garden — gardener, traveler, and all-around soul-led creator. Jennifer’s journey is rooted in trust: trust in the universe, in herself, and in the whispers of life that tell us when to pause, when to leap, and when to plant new seeds (literally and figuratively).From unforgettable travels to Africa to the meditative magic of working with soil, Jennifer shares what rebuilding a life is like through intention, connection, and curiosity. Whether she’s amongst gorillas in the jungle, cultivating a garden, or launching a new creative endeavor, she leans into the unknown with a quiet confidence that everything will unfold as it should.Together, we explore the beauty of simplicity, the healing power of nature, and what it means to start over—one small step at a time. We also chat about local living, meaningful provisioning, and how gardening can become both a grounding ritual and a spiritual practice.This one’s for the wanderers, the wellness seekers, and anyone in the middle of a life pivot.Hot Topics: Local Provisions, Hook and Garden, and Gorillas in the Midst.Resources: Local ProvisionsHook and GardenCozy Convo MerchCozy AF Candle LineSign Up For Our NewsletterFollow Us On InstagramThank you to our sponsors Lemolade and Crescent Moon Therapy

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